10 Essential Steps to Starting a Private Practice: Insights from The Right Tack Podcast

Starting your own private practice is a bold and exciting move—but it’s not one to take lightly. In the second episode of The Right Tack, hosts Paul Jonas and Jim Jonas are joined by special guest Carrie Ripley, Director of Operations at BreezyBilling and Co-Founder of Phoenix Credentialing. Together, they walk through the 10 major steps every behavioral health provider should take before opening their doors to clients.

Episode 2: Roadmap to Starting a Practice

Carrie has helped hundreds of therapists make the leap into private practice and brings a grounded, step-by-step approach to what can often feel overwhelming. From choosing the right office setup and registering your business, to navigating the three core addresses required by insurers and setting up essential client paperwork—this episode provides a high-level roadmap to getting your practice off the ground the right way.

Whether you're just thinking about launching your own practice or already in the early stages, this episode is full of helpful guidance, cautionary tales, and encouragement.

Tune in to get practical tips and hear what it really takes to build a solid foundation for your private practice.

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